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Really, well after offering advice on a paint system that does not exist I will pass by your advice. Furthermore you also mention that a system is made up of more than component, so regarding paint try a binder, solvent, and pigment. Dec

The term, is cornice not cornicing. Dec

I really would not know, yet as you have offered advice with regard to a paint system and not for the first time, that does not exist, pardon me for being somewhat confused. Dec

If you refer to the Acrylic Satin, then of course it is waterbased. Dec

Apology accepted. Dec

Joe, I really don't think that whatever the op uses without the correct prep that they will peel this Summer let alone next. :wink: Dec

Does the Aqua range include a satinwood? Dec

A stabilising solution when applied to sound masonry will offer a finish of which becomes to smooth to accept the application of paint, in simple terms the paint will fail to bond, resulting in an early breakdown of the system. A pic or two would be handy here. Dec

In this type of situation the application of an oil based undercoat can often prove to only offer temporary relief, the only thing that is known regarding the formation of efflorescence is that it is formed after the ingress of moisture. Efflorescence takes on two forms, either hard or soft...

Etching primer!! Are you in anyway suggesting a mordant solution? Dec

Take a look at the Dulux Trade Diamond range. Dec

Peter, When filling hairline cracks it is often very difficult for the filler to actually penatrate with enough depth to offer a quality bond, so it is often advisable to rake out the crack prior to filling. Using something like a small screwdriver slightly open up the crack, dust off and...

Looks rather ornate to me, so a shame perhaps to paint it? Dec

Dulux and crown do a range of kitchen paints in matt which would also be fine for a bathroom, look at kitchen plus often called mouldtec. The main problem with matt is that it's absorbtion factor in areas of both humidity and steam causes premature staining, another option here would be dulux...

Malcolm, If your looking for a quality high build oil based gloss Johnstones ultra will serve you well. Dec

dcdec, My preference regarding the pure black china has always been hamilton, are you by any chance a wooster user :wink: Dec

First off a 3" to 4" brush would the better option for cutting in, the synthetic bristle is softer than china therefore offering less drag on the paint, and are the desired choice for water based paint systems. There is often confusion related to pure china bristle brushes, firstly the china...

Indeed. Dec

Leyland Acrylic primer u/c. Dec

Been using them for a while now joe, and I think that johnstones are starting to lead the way regarding both their finish and application, whilst they are not quite there yet. I believe that they have turned that all important corner that others have failed to get around. Dec